Give out

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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To stop working

Example sentence
The car's engine gave out in the middle of the desert.
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the engine gave out

the battery gave out

the car gave out

the power gave out

the machine gave out

the printer gave out

Separable usage
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My old computer finally gave out after ten years. ✅ (Correct)

My old computer finally gave after ten years out. ❌ (Incorrect)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To distribute

Example sentence
They gave out flyers at the event.
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give out flyers

give out brochures

give out free samples

give out prizes

give out information

give out homework

Separable usage
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The volunteers gave out bottled water to the runners. ✅ (Correct)

The volunteers gave bottled water out to the runners. ✅ (Correct)